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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SATCOM KU-2 satellite attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D) is being released from...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the free-flying SATCOM KU-2 satellite, still attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D), was...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, center, and former astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., right, speak...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Challenger, making its fourth space flight, highlights the 41B insignia. The reusable vehicle is...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, speaks with Senator John Hickenlooper, D-Colo, at the Destination...

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NASA image: View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed
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Aug 30, 1983

View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed

STS008-49-1724 (31 Aug 1983) --- The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) is about to clear the vertical stabilizer of...

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NASA image: View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed
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Aug 30, 1983

View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed

STS008-49-1722 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) is about to clear the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth

41D-39-068 (1 Sept 1984) --- Quickly moving away from the Space Shuttle Discovery is the Telstar 3 communications...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., gives remarks during the ceremonial swearing-in of NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., listens after introducing Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, listens as...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of NASA, listens as Sen. Mark Kelly,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen bringing Westar VI satellite into payload bay
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen bringing Westar VI satellite into payload bay

51A-39-040 (14 Nov. 1984) --- A 70mm frame of Westar VI retrieval. Astronauts Dale A. Gardner, left, and Joseph P....

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduces Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo
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Jun 4, 2024

Artemis II Astronauts Participate in Moon Tree Dedication Ceremo

From left to right, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Artemis II crew members, NASA astronauts Victor Glover and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

From left to right, SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Victor Glover, left, speaks with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., center, and NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Mark Kelly, speaks to guests after his induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by NASA Deputy Administrator...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, and Shannon Walker,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Mark Kelly, at left, is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia
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Aug 26, 2008

Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia

S83-45520 (December 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger, making its fourth spaceflight, highlights the 41B...

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NASA image: MSFC_NASA Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melory Visit Marshall_B_roll
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Nov 30, 2021

MSFC_NASA Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melory Visit Marshall_B_roll

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visited the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: MSFC_NASA Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melory Visit Marshall
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Nov 30, 2021

MSFC_NASA Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melory Visit Marshall

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visited the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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